Simin Kargar

Simin Kargar

Simin Kargar is a human rights lawyer with a focus on the interrelations of technology and human rights. She studies harmful speech online, gender-based violence and technology, and the interplays of social media and power.

Simin has published research analyzing the formation of online movements that led to changes in policies, or to creating tangible social impact. Her current research addresses online disinformation against vulnerable commnunities and the social implications of bias in automated systems for underrepresented communities.